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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-24
ERINCE

Events In France have hurried each
other 70 iasi within the past ten days that
each one Of them may be nid 10 have had
its Own special surprisc. That Of today
completely upscis the calculations made
yesterday. The opinion then was Jus.
tilted that Mr. Gryy would not ~.
ign the presidency now the cable
informs rs that he riyS he will resign.
lie cannot induce any Of the leaders Of his
party to form Ministry, and without
Ministry he cannot carry on the functions
Of government lie l. thus forced to NJ.
sign. This he proposes to make plain to
the people Of France In formal nd.
dress, In which he will rpudiaic
all responsibility for The present state Of
alIairs, and will give hs views Of the situa.
ton. it, origin aud the consequences likely
10 arise thercirom. lie will declare that
his retirement was iorccd by tho i'm.
possibility Of governing the coun.
try that Is, securing Ministry.
and will give up the presidency
with the sinccrut wishcs ior the intur Of
the republic. hut, on the other hand. Il
is evident that his party holds him Der.
sonally responsible for the scandal that
every honorable Frcnchman feels to I've an
almost personal disgrace They cannot
remain silent, II he speaks. They must
Justify themselves bcior the world for
pushing things 10 an extremity on which
M. Grcyy would turn bis back Il he could.
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Thnnhsriring Dinner.

II i not necessary that the Thanksgiving
feast should be sumptuous There need not
be turkey on the table. nor mincc pie. nor
plum pudding, nor ice cream. Tho plates
aud dishes need not be OF porcelain. nor the
spoons and forks Of solid silver No colorcd
man need stand behind any Of the chairs 10
deprive people Of the pleasure Of waiting
upon one another.
An may be very plain. cheap aud simple.
last Thanksgiving a father who was IN Pc
cuniary straits took home for his boys dcs-
scrt two quarts Of hot peanuts. aud they
were received with shouts OF laughter and
applause lie avs they were the plcasantrst
Thanksgiving hii he ever made In his life.
But there arc some things which are essen.
tinl 10 the succcss of Thanksgiving festival.
Every Que must be present who ought 10 be
thorc-ihc whole family circle within reason.
able reach The unpopular members ~ u, rs
we'll as the popular. the illfavorcd and the
handsome: the unfortunate and the fortu.
natc. those whom nobody particularly wants
20 see, ~ well ~ those whom everybody de
lights 10 SEQ welcome all on this glad dnyl
There i q strange pleasure IN the occa.
sional meeting ot the most incongruous poo.
pie provided the spirit OF Innocent pnicty
gets into the ascendant and remains there.
Every one says. "Who could have thought
that old Cousin Dick and cranky Aunt Abi-
gail could be- ~ hgrccablcg'
Each person must. Of course, leave hii
troubles NJ home with his old clothes, or but.
ton them up close and tight In his inner.
most pocket We all have troubles aud
there are times when u Is proper 10 tell
them; but ON occasions OF family fcstiyiiy
Il Is good 10 forget, Tor few brief hours
that there Is such thing as trouble In the
world.
Family affection Is source 81 20 much
happiness and help 30 ~ that no fair oppor.
mnity OF strengthening aud Increasing II
should be allowed 10 pass unimprovcd.
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TmANKseIXINa.


All lovely Tint soft blending zach and zach.
Dull purple of the Tnpc With glow 81 rcach
Pair Fuld Of shelves pansi iullarr dun aud brown.
Rips rcd II tumac % iof rreal eruwn.
4 gisam OF paicst yellow. when The corn
Hides half H. pcrfccincss meath sailrou shield
New hints Of beauty ev'ry moment born,
That b. the acntlcnt soul mrc Intnncc Yield,
Oh. iairrsi tmccry oi fern and viuc
Ormrhlng Ia the fragrant prisuncd gloom
bright blossoms that have bathcd In warm, ned
wine
OF natures vintage crimson lamp a.bioom
On every hand. ~ mczrntlnt, arr leaves
Vet holding tender touches of pale Frrcn.
Aud here and there .omc cnn spfite aye ucaycs
Light sprays most delicate ~ pinky ahcCu
Like unto dainty buds from satin rlipfrd
And painted By zone faly's vlnspme skiil;
Whilst ever and anon perfume q drippcd
Prom snowy chalices that chastity stilf
Preserve their own pun hue " paradise.
Oh. 10 this scasln. Mhen world weary eyes
Find rcft amid a sccno 40 fair and good.
What heart but stir with fcfycni gmtitudo
10 hlm-ihc Toni Of Harvest not alone
For these rmindCn OF the neld and grove,
Hnt for each Joy that on our waf has shown
fof health home ffirnfs. for his hii c.fcing ln'o
That love that llfc's sad. anxious buricn liini
Who lays IN happy hands his choicest EitH
OF flower aud fruit ~ hcaren and " cheer-
The gafnercd glory Of the locund year. -
Chicago Iuicr OCEAN.
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California Excursion ns,e-.

NEw YORK, Nov. 23.-Commissioner S. 4.
Pierson, Of the passenger department of the
trunk lines, said yesterday that the new
California excursion rates, which had been
agreed upon last week by the passenger
committee, would 20 into effect on Decem.
Der I. In regard TO the cutting OF rates out
OF So Louis, Mr. Pierson sad that IL affected
only tcaspoonful OF business. The trouble
originated ia the demand OF the Ohio x
Mississippi railway for diiIercniial rate In
It's favor The cutting was not likely TO in
yolyc the trunk lines.
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be rcckoned in millions. The rain, the
signal office reports, is general over
Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi and Ken
lucky. This will extinguish the fires and
check the spread Of typhus, the ravagcs Of
which were growing so appalling along the
region OF the Ohio river. Fortunately
Memphis and the surrounding country has
not suffered from this and kindred
scourgcs, and now that the rain is
to be followed by colder weather,
all npprehcnsions on this score
will be allayed. The autumn Of 1887 will
be long remembered for the miscries en-
tailed by the drought, the smoke, the dust
and the destruction OF valuable property.
And 1t may be that many persons will
find it necessary, despite the patter Of the
rain upon the roof, to employ all the re-
sources OF pious philosophy TO put them
selves in n frame Of mind betting the day
Human nature is so constituted that il is
ever so much easier 10 accept without
protcstation the teaching of the Scriptures
that things are as they should be when
the tide Of fortune runs in ones favor; but
II is hard to give ii cheerful admission
when things 90 away. The preachers,
who today may address their nocks,
should find in this thought M appropriate
theme.
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TWO NOTABLE THANKseIvINos.

Jane. Parton. In Youths Companihn.
The most Joyous Thanksgiving recorded IN
American annals occurred In May, i71s,
when the news arrived that France had con-
cludcd a treaty ~ friendship and alliance
with the thirteen States of the American
Union Il followed the winter Of want aud
narrowing anxiety which Gen. Washington
aud his army passed vt Valley Forge, on the
hanks Of the schuylkill, twenty. miles above
Philadelphia.
Five months before there had been
Thanksgiving which was Tar indeed from
being a festival IN Washingion's camp.
Philadelphia had fallen into the hands Of
the enemy, and, when winter approached,
the American general knew not what 10 do
with the shiyering troops. There was no
room for them la the country towns 81 Penn
sylyania, which were filed 10 Overlooking
with refugees from the captured capital.
Gen. Washington, after much reflection,
made mp his mind 60 remain where he was,
aud create little town Of his own for the
troops.
So, In his Thanksgiving proclamation Of
December IL, III, he announced this inten-
ton, saying that, with activity and dill.
Fcncc, huts may be erected that will be
warm aud dry, IN which the troops will
be. moro secure against surprises, and at
hand 20 protect the country Hut, first Of
alt. the army must comply with the call OF
the honorable Congress 90 render thanks for
the brilliant successes Of the recent cam
paign, which had resulted In the surrender
OF Burgoyne aud his army.
"Thc general directs that the army remain
IN It's present quarters, and that the chap
lnins perform divine service with their
several corps and hrlgades, and earnestly ex'
horts al officers and soldiers, whose absence
Il not indspcnsably necessary. 90 attend
with reverence the solcmniiies Of the day
All Of which was punciually observed by
the army on the 18th Of December.
ON the day following tho building Of log
cabins began work ~ familiar TO the men
OF that day as was ploughing the fields or
swinging the scythe. All the available tools
were brought together, aud then fairly dis
tributcd. The army was divided into parties
Of twelve. and all set Of work building huts
designed 10 lodge that number OF men, ~
that every soldier hal the feeling that he
was building his own winter home.
Gen. Washington promised 10 prosons
Si2 o. a reward 10 the party In each regiment
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TRUNK LINE PRESIDENTS.
ATTEMPTS MADE TO SETTLE THE
WAR ON RATES.
General Manager Hickson Writes
Letter to Commissioners Fink, Which
Contains Both War and Peace
Grand Trunk Reductions.

NEW York, Nov. 23.-The meeting Of the
trunk line presidents at Commissioner Fink's
Office yesterday is generally considered the
most important that has been held for long
time. There was no representative present
from the Grand Trunk although this omis-
sion did not represent defiance by that
road General Manager Hickson wrote to
Commissioner Fink that an important en-
gagement in Boston prevented his personal
attendance. He assured the commissioner
that his road hal no desire TO provoke hos
tilities with the American lines, or TO de-
moralize the general situation. On the con-
trary he said that the Grand Trunk desired
to cooperate with the Trunk Line associa-
ton wherever 1t could do so without pref
udcing its rights and interests. Half of
Mr.. Hlckson's letter was for peace, and half
for war.
On the subject of the dressed beef traffic,
Mr. Hickson declares that his road cannot
recede from its present position, and will re.
qlhro diiierential rate in its favor In con-
clusion, he expresses a desire To confer with
The commissioner on the situation and saws
that he will come TO New York In few
days, or will be glad TO meet Mr.. Fink in
Montreal.
90 lar rs Mr. Dlckson's letter related 10
export rates, the trunk line presidents, after
discussion, decided that no further action
was needed.
But 1t was voted TO approve the previous
action OF the standing committee, and 10
order another reduction In rates on dressed
meats and cattle TO meet the new reduction
OF scents per 100 pounds, which the Grand
Trunk road ordered on Monday. The Grand
Trunk will be followed down by the Ameri.
can roads as far ms II reduces rates, as they
feel that an important principle Is at stake
involving the future stability OF the rate
situation They feel that il IL were con-
coded that any competing line could cstab.
lish its own ditlcrcntial rates without con-
sultation with the other lines, the wedge
would be entered for general disruption.
Tue new rates represent a reduction Of 10
per cent.
The Tribune says: ut Is not believed In
railroad circles that the reductions can be
stopped here. The Grand Trunk il expected
TO make another cut. and the commissioner
of the trunk lines will order the American
rates down. The trunk lines believe that
the sharper the contest the quicker the
Grand Trunk will realize the determination
OF the American lines to resist its claims
aud will the sooner be brought 10 consent 20
arhitration. In view Of the Grand Trunks
attitude on the export rates Il Is hoped 10
conlinc the quarrel 10 the dressed beef and
live stock traffic"
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THANKSGIVING.

Today, according TO the proclamation Of
the President and the Governors OF all the
states, will be observed as a day of thanks
givingfor the bounteous harvests that have
blessed the labors OF the husbandman and
the marve lous prosperity that is the fruits
OF the busy hands and brains of a free
people. A custom as old as the human
race, and springing spontaneously from the
gratitude with which the people in all ages
have hailed the bouniiiul gifts of nature, il
comes TO MS consccrated by time. The
Greeks had their gladdening chorusto sing
and dance at vintage time when store was
laid by for the hard and gripping winter;
the Indians had their corn dance, and our
English forciathers 'thc harvest home, I"
words that conjuro all sorts of cheer
and gladncss and merry making. The
Puritan, putting away many OF these
follies Of the fcshp cstablished thanksgiy-
ing day, and solcmnlY dedicated II aud set
il apart for devout declaration OF mans
dependence upon the Almighty rs the
Creature OF his hand" From the bleak
hills OF New England, the custom pushed
lis way along the lines Of emigration TO
tine west, and prevailed everywhere in the
Union, except at the South. until after the
civil war. Up to that time the people Of
this section had made Christmas their day
OF family meeting and merry making.
Then, in every household, there was light
and cheer and warmth, and In tho
chunhcs service. They preferred to savc
their mcrricst songs for the anniversary Of
the day when theglad tidings Of peace and
JOY were ushercd into world in which the
mass OF men were slaves, aud all we're
without hope. And this custom they con-
servo yet, although they, too, have &C
cepicd the Puritan thanksgiving and make
IL day OF pleaslnincss and peace. But
my hafN NV tih'h ~ NlNlouN giving
something in return. EVERYWHERE now.
at the north and west, Christmas is kept
and on the 18th Of December the holly
and ivy aro interwincd, great fires
are made, aud roast and toast cheer
millions 81 toil-wom and carc-won
hearts. This year there is more and more
reason Tor ihankfulness. All our liberties
arr intact, We are n peace one with the
other aud Nth the world outside. We are
rich beyond the worlds prcccdcnis, and
arr In the enjoyment Of multiplied com.
Iris flowing from millions Of
hanis AMI millions Of engines
ani inventions that arc slill "our
special v1ndcr." Peace and plenty
sb9lni. the nncors Of s,ciionalism are
dying oui and the adsirs Of the country
afr alm.nisicnd by n Democratic Presi.
dant Thrse are all things 10 be thankful
So 1hey ere tie measure Of the peoples
efIfts ior concord and prosperity, for
grYath ind rcrmancncy, ior the conscrva.
u1a Of liberty regulated by law, aud Tor
iilc maintenance Of n government OF and
ior and by the people, that 1T shall not
perish from the Garth
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have grown the classiGcatons Of "this our
day" as tragedy, drama, melodrarha,
protean drama, play, comedy, high and
low comedy, comedieta farce, burlesquc,
burletta, pantomime and extravaganza. OF
pantomimes II is to be said that they
are as old as Abe Roman stage.
The licentious pantomimists, we are told,
disguised even pTiBerius, who forbade
them holding any intetcourse as the pro-
fessional histrionics or actors OF the drama
had done with Ropans of equestrian or
senatorial dignity" "The mines" or
satirical burlesques OF Rome, Kettle also
says, parts Of which were often impro-
vised, had some affinity to the pasquin-
AIDES and harlequinades OF modern Italy"
In Great Britain and Ireland, where the
pantomime holds the stage Of almost every
theater during the Christmas festivities, it
is made to Shoot folly as it flies" 1t
hits of the weaknesses or expressions
OF governmental administration, the fash
ionablo follies of the hour, and everything
that is the legitimate game of quiz and
satire and roaring farce. The stage, in the
total OF all these divisions and subdivis-
ions, represents the growth and condition
OF the people. II is the mirror in which
they find themselves reflected. AS it is
they arc-wcak or strong, exalted or de-
prescott Shows vice its own image"
and is, in "the sum" OF all the lights and
shades OF lite, ''the very body OF the
times.n
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MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL THURSDAY, NOVEMBER o. 1887

editor, in proclaiming and defending it.
1t is the only doctrine on that head that
can be squared by the Federal Constitu-
ton, and the purpose and intent of
the Fathers Of the Republic in
founding government OF consent,
under which all laws should bear
with equal weight upon every citizen, and
there should not be even one who could
say that he was favored by tariff, or tax,
or privilege to the extent OF ono cent, that
all were not sharcrs in. Privilege TO them
meant caste, MS it does to US, and protec-
ton is a privilege granted TO the protected.
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NATIONAL THANKSGIVING DAY.

Here's thanks that land giveth annual increase;
Here's thanks for our unity, concord and peace;
Here's thanks for fair women and thanks Tor brave
men,
And thanks ier The good time that's coming again.
Here's thanks for our Nation aud thanks for our
State;
Heres thanks for our small men as well as our
great
Here's thanks for our daughters and thanks for our
sons.
And thanks that our debtors today get no duns.
Here's thanks for cur churches and thanks for our
schools
Heres thanks for our wise men and thanks for our
fools
Here's thanks for the rich and heres thanks for The
poor,
And thanks for all casses--except the dull bore.
Heres thanks for the lawyers and thanks for the
courts.
To whom all may go as their dernier resorts:
Heres thanks to the doctors their plllcis and pills
Who stand ever ready to assuagc all LIES Ills
ercf thanks for the horny hand sons OF soil
May their wages commensurate be with their toll
Heres thanks that although herc are wrongs yet to
right
bcttcrcd condition Is clearly In sight.
Heres thanks for our editors. on the watch tower
Heres thanks that for good they arc ever a power.
And thanks that however they cut, crush orsqueal,
Prom the scimihir blade TO the sober Appeal,
The Ledger will Post them. aud great Avalanche
OF good things will flow out from this or that
branch.
Here's thanks forour Ellison. Bcssemer. More;
IIcrs thanks for Hoe, Howe, aud the grvat Iron
Horse"
For electrical wires, for Improvements untold
That tighten mems labor, and theirgcnius unfold.
IIcrS ,haHss ior our ,urkIcs and thanks for our
pies:
Heres thanks for the sweet blue. and dreamy
brown eyes
Heres thanks for our bcaux and here's thanks for
our bellies.
And thanks for the girl tiat may kiss, but ne'cr
tells.
Here's thanks that though humble were blessed
with good health:
Heres thanks for coulcnih,sBi-.sT better than
Heres thanks for spirit when wronscd, that will
tquall.
Heres thanks for our dudes, babies, boobies aud
all.
Heres thanks for our women, though last not the
least
without whose dear presence we'd relish no feast;
Here's thanks for their constancy, thanks for their
wilcs,
And thanks II We always may merit their smiles
They're nrt In whatever good enterprise starts
They're ant In Our pockets and fnt In our hearts.
Hcrc's thanks for this national holiday. too
This American day. when we've nothing to do
hut forgive aud forget all the wrongs Nc have
dome
whether we or our icllows-boncith the brightsun.
Aud thanks be 10 God for this Gland Of the free,
Md home OF the bmvo'-mny Il eycnnorc DO
beacon light ny the PATHWAY Of Peace
Through the agcs beyond, TN their cycles shall
cease.
Art. science, mechanics inycnton-all these
Ar making grand strides un the land, ON the seas;
~, with eyes get prophetic, let ~ plcTcc the iar
ken.
And glyc Cod all the glory, nov aud evcr-amcn.
WN. u. moore
November e. 1871.
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VOICE OF THE PEOPLE.
A nrnenecnt Merchant.

To the Editor Of the Appeal
Will you allow me TO return thanks to
Mcnken 4 Go. for a nice hot lunch served =,
the store to all the employees Of the house.
Mr. Mcnken seems out OF his element en-.
cept when mnistering 10 the happiness a
those around him. As the ladies exchange
were the caterers. IL i needless Ia say Il was
excellent II Is to be a feature OF the house
during the cold months Everyone en-
ployed In the house il 10 be furnished with a
hot lunch at the lowest possible cost Other
firms might probably Initiate the example
and benefit deserving class.
Ak ENPLoYE.
Memphis, Nov. q. 1857.
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ENrNsirE is the name Of the latest
among explosive agencies. A pinch Of Il
viii blow upa town. Thusis killing made
easy to every man. Even inil woman
may emensmite her brute Of a husband
when be kicks ai cold cnnrc.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-24

BEcAusR his enemies believe he has at
tempted to shield his rascaIy son.in.law.
President Grevy has determined TO resign.
This is clearly case Of throwing a sop to
CCrbcfus.
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Tur paragraph published in yesterdays
ArrEtI in regarl 10 an attempted fraud
by man named Story did not refer to Mr..
Ralph story, who for time did represent
US n agent on our Christmas work, "rho
City Of Memphis Illustrated"
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-24

ESoLANp and Germany have, Il n said.
notified the Emperor Of China that he
mut' revoke bis gran, Of concession to NJ.
tponsiblc and solvent American agencies
il this be 10, is il not just the opportunity
We need 10 INSERT ourselves as q maritime
power and make Germany and England
and III other powers understand that We
can Rci along without their Interference ;
that we do no, want them 10 interfere. and
u they 10 they must take the con.e.
qucnces. Let the feet that has been
throwing torpcdocs Mt imaginary enemies
mp north be sent at once to Chinese
waters, there to assert our power and
sustain our citizens In all their peaceful
and lawful enterprises.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-24

Tnr authors readings are to be- resumed
nj Chickcring hail. New York, on the es,h
and 9th inst. Ex-Nlinisicr Lowell will
preside. Among the names advertised ior
both occasions arc George William Curtis,
Mark Twain, Ilowells, Stockton, Cable.
Egglcsion, Bunncr and Warner. They
will couiinc themselves to selections from
their own works.
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Third Mortgage Rou.,s.

NV YoRK, Nov. 23-Presidcnt Harris OF
the Northern Pacific railroad, has just closed
negotiations with August Belmont and
Henry Willard, representing a syndicate in
which the Rothschilds and the Deufschc
bank, 81 Berlin, are the principals, for the
sale Of ss,0Oo0O Of the third mortgage bonds
authorized at the special meeting OF tho
stockholders Of the Northern Pacific road.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-24

Tho Hon. D. y. Jones chairman Of the ma.
tional Republican executive committee. in
an interview last night nt Pitisburg. denied
the report that he contemplated resigninq nj
the coming meeting of the committee AT
Washington. lie vii remain AT tho helm
until a candidate j. named by the next ma.
tional convention.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-24

PmSoE NAroLroN, in his letter 10 Bsron
puiour, bcvails the corruption and shame
nov being uncovered in France, but take.
consolation In the fact that L j. not the
iin' time. lie evidently rccalls the cor.
ruP'ion. moral, mental and physical. that
prevailed when his late cousin was I'm.
Pcror and which led to the war with Ger.
many and an the subsequent di.sacr.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-24

Az idea Of the Thirsty condition Of the
earth may be had when Il Is considered
that since the beginning Of the year the
rainfall has been sixteen inches below the
normal
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THE WEATHER.
Indications

wAsniSoroS, Nov. Al n. m.-Foi Mississippi:
Light mains, followed by fair weather slightly
colder light variable winds.
For hrkfbSas, Tennessee aud Kentucky Light
rains, followed by fair weather colder. light
variable winds